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OverviewThis breathtaking real photo postcard captures one of Mexico\'s most iconic and layered landscapes: the Nuestra Señora de los Remedios church sitting atop the Great Pyramid of Cholula, with the snow-capped Popocatépetl volcano in the background. The Great Pyramid, the largest in the world by volume, was a major pre-Hispanic religious center. After the Spanish conquest, a church was built directly on its summit, creating a powerful symbol of cultural and religious fusion. This photograph beautifully juxtaposes the ancient pyramid, the colonial church, and the immense power of nature embodied by the active volcano.
Front of PostcardThis black and white real photograph presents a dramatic view of the Popocatépetl volcano. In the foreground is the Great Pyramid of Cholula, appearing as a large, tree-covered hill, crowned by the ornate towers and domes of the Nuestra Señora de los Remedios church. The massive, snow-capped cone of the volcano looms in the distance behind the pyramid.
Printed Text (on front)Popocatepetl5J
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